[Responsible-digital-futures] Reimagining Higher Education as Accountable Partners in Repair and Transformation International Conference

[Suchith Anand]

These articles published in the Guardian might be of interest


France overturns law classing people as property – 178 years after it
abolished slavery

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/28/france-votes-code-noir-slavery-law-colonialism


France is starting to own its role in the slave trade. Now it needs to
repair its Caribbean legacy

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/08/france-slave-trade-repair-caribbean-legacy-code-noir-guadeloupe-martinique


Best wishes


Suchith

On Tue, 26 May 2026 at 09:39, Suchith Anand <
suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org> wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
>
> Around 200 scholars, civil society organisers, politicians, activists,
> artists, students, and community knowledge holders gathered in Bristol on
> 18th May 2026 for a landmark international conference hosted by the
> University of Bristol’s Reparative Futures programme. The event explored
> how higher education institutions can become accountable partners in
> repair, justice, and transformation.
>
> The summary report from the Reparative Futures conference is at
> https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2026/may/reparative-futures-conference.html
>
>
> Thanks to the World University Network and University of Bristol
> colleagues for organising this important conference. I learned a lot
> listening to all speakers and participants. I am grateful for the
> opportunity to share the work of the Ethical Data Initiative with the wider
> community.
>
> Best wishes
>
> Suchith
>
>
> On Thu, 7 May 2026 at 17:17, Suchith Anand <
> suchith.anand at ethicaldatainitiative.org> wrote:
>
>> Dear colleagues,
>>
>>
>> *Reimagining Higher Education as Accountable Partners in Repair and
>> Transformation International Conference* is organised as part of the
>> Worldwide Universities Network . This international conference brings
>> together scholars, civil society organisations,  students and community
>> knowledge holders to explore how higher education institutions can act as
>> accountable partners in reparatory transformation, addressing historical
>> harms rooted in enslavement and colonialism and advancing justice, dignity,
>> collective responsibility and equitable partnership.
>>
>>
>> More details at https://agm.wun.ac.uk/program-information/
>>
>>
>>
>> https://agm.wun.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Reparative-Futures_Conference_Programme_18-May_v1.pdf
>>
>>
>> I thank the organisers for inviting me to share my ideas at the panel
>> session on *Epistemic Justice and Curriculum Transformation* at this
>> important conference. I will be sharing the work of the Ethical Data
>> Initiative with the African Association of Universities (University
>> Association counting over 400 Universities across the African Continent) on
>> the campaign for the inclusion of Data Ethics in education on a global
>> scale.
>>
>>
>> *Why Data Ethics is important in Education?*
>> https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/why-worry-about-data-ethics
>>
>>
>> *Campaign for Data Ethics in Education.* Details at
>> https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/campaign-for-data-ethics-in-education/
>>
>>
>> This will build up ideas from the *House of Lords Convening –
>> Reimagining Sustainability in Higher Education: Leading Through Equity *
>> that I represented and contributed on behalf of the University of Exeter in
>> November 2025.  Details at
>> https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2025-November/006634.html
>>
>>
>> I also thank the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)
>> of the UK Government, REF 2029 Team, Research Funders and other key HE
>> stakeholders  for responding to my *Open Letter on REF 2029 - Research
>> Culture*
>>
>>
>> Details at
>> https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2025-September/006617.html
>>
>>
>> Together, let's drive meaningful change towards a more inclusive and
>> equitable representation in the UK academic landscape. Let us support the
>> values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to build communities
>> where all voices are heard, and every individual thrives.
>>
>>
>> “*Be the change that you wish to see in the world.*” - Mahatma Gandhi
>>
>>
>> Let’s build a world beyond racism and discrimination, where we all
>> exercise our human rights. Be a human rights champion!
>>
>>
>> Best wishes
>>
>>
>> Suchith
>>
>>
>> Professor Suchith Anand
>>
>> Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments
>> and International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science
>> Diplomacy |  SDG Volunteer and Advocate
>>
>> https://spspa.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?username=sa1131
>>
>> https://ethicaldatainitiative.org
>>
>>
>>
>>
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